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Amethyst and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amethyst and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Ettringite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amethyst and Ettringite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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